Posts Tagged: frugal
Holiday Remix: Repurposing Candy Canes, Christmas Trees, Poinsettias, Cards and More
If you haven’t decorated the house, sent out cards or wrapped presents yet – STOP, DON’T DO IT YET! Read this article first. I originally published this article last January, but realized how I should have put it out before
Holiday Remix: Repurposing Candy Canes, Christmas Trees, Poinsettias, Cards and More
If you haven’t decorated the house, sent out cards or wrapped presents yet – STOP, DON’T DO IT YET! Read this article first. I originally published this article last January, but realized how I should have put it out before
Which are the Actually Useful Apps?
By Julie Ann A few nights ago I sat in a restaurant with a group of friends. After we ate, we spent some time updating our Facebook statuses, showing off a cool new photo app, playing Words with Friends and
Which are the Actually Useful Apps?
By Julie Ann A few nights ago I sat in a restaurant with a group of friends. After we ate, we spent some time updating our Facebook statuses, showing off a cool new photo app, playing Words with Friends and
7 Festive (and Healthy) Food Gifts
When yur parents were kids, exchangin’ a fruitcake between neighbors or co-workers used to be the thing to do at the holidays. Now people are all nutty over the fruitcake’s Italian cousin, the panettone. If you’ve never got one of
7 Festive (and Healthy) Food Gifts
When yur parents were kids, exchangin’ a fruitcake between neighbors or co-workers used to be the thing to do at the holidays. Now people are all nutty over the fruitcake’s Italian cousin, the panettone. If you’ve never got one of
Practical Couponing
By Julie Ann Earlier this year, the cable television network TLC premiered a new show called “Extreme Couponing.” I didn’t have a TV when it premiered and haven’t caught a rerun yet, but I did read plenty of reaction to
Practical Couponing
By Julie Ann Earlier this year, the cable television network TLC premiered a new show called “Extreme Couponing.” I didn’t have a TV when it premiered and haven’t caught a rerun yet, but I did read plenty of reaction to
Community Coupons: Deal or No Deal?
By Julie Ann Have you heard of community coupon Web sites? The two main national community coupons sites are Groupon and Living Social. I decided to try out these sites and their Portland, Oregon, offers to see if I could
Community Coupons: Deal or No Deal?
By Julie Ann Have you heard of community coupon Web sites? The two main national community coupons sites are Groupon and Living Social. I decided to try out these sites and their Portland, Oregon, offers to see if I could
Don’t Let Books Eat You Alive!
By Jeffrey Bridgman As any college student knows, the price of textbooks is absurd. One semester, my entire scholarship just barely covered the cost of my books! It’s not uncommon for one book to cost over $100. Sometimes they cover
Don’t Let Books Eat You Alive!
By Jeffrey Bridgman As any college student knows, the price of textbooks is absurd. One semester, my entire scholarship just barely covered the cost of my books! It’s not uncommon for one book to cost over $100. Sometimes they cover
Mouse Wheeling and Dealing
By Jeffrey Bridgman What’s that in your purse? A wad of cash? Or is it receipts where money used to be? Regardless of your cash flow or net worth, if you’re planning a purchase, you should exercise due diligence to
Mouse Wheeling and Dealing
By Jeffrey Bridgman What’s that in your purse? A wad of cash? Or is it receipts where money used to be? Regardless of your cash flow or net worth, if you’re planning a purchase, you should exercise due diligence to
So You Say It’s Your Birthday?
By Julie Ann I don’t know why but I have never really been a big fan of birthdays. I remember being upset when I turned ten as my age was now into the double digits. When I turned 13 and
So You Say It’s Your Birthday?
By Julie Ann I don’t know why but I have never really been a big fan of birthdays. I remember being upset when I turned ten as my age was now into the double digits. When I turned 13 and




